How old can children be to testify in Tennessee child custody cases?
- At October 09, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody
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Would child testimony affect your case? A Bartlett child custody lawyer can explain how this may impact your custody battle. Children must be 12 years old to testify in Tennessee custody cases in order to express a preference between parents. When parents cannot decide on a fair child custody agreement, the courts may ask the […]
Read More»Answers to 3 FAQs on Taxes for Tennessee Parents
- At October 05, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody
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If you’re a parent in Tennessee and have a child custody agreement, just what do you do when it comes time to file your tax return? Can you claim your child as a dependent? Only one parent can claim the dependent exemption, and if you don’t have this right by law, and both of you […]
Read More»Which parent gets to claim the children’s dependency deduction on tax returns after a Tennessee divorce?
- At October 03, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody
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Come tax time, properly claiming your dependents on a Tennessee tax return can be perplexing, even in the simplest situations. In the case of a shared child custody agreement, the matter gets muddied even further because only one parent can claim the dependent exemption. Whether you’re the primary residential parent or the alternative residential parent […]
Read More»Parental Alienation: Using Children Against You in a Tennessee Divorce
Parental alienation: using children against you in a Tennessee divorce. Sadly, many children are used as pawns during their parents’ divorce. Many children, especially younger ones, are already devastated by their parents splitting up. Add brainwashing and mind games to the mix, and you have children who are emotionally maladjusted. Instead of focusing on the […]
Read More»How do I force the other parent to follow court order terms in Tennessee?
- At September 21, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody, Divorce
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Involving a child custody attorney in Bartlett, Tennessee or law enforcement, may be necessary if your ex-spouse is in violation of court orders. Despite having the legal rights to share in your child’s custody, or having regular, one-on-one visitations, some custodial parents may refuse to follow court-ordered stipulations out of spite or anger. When this […]
Read More»Insight on Fathers’ Rights in a Tennessee Custody Case
- At September 21, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody, Divorce, Home
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Fathers with a child custody case: consult a child custody attorney in Collierville to learn more about your rights. Historically, when divorce ends in a battle for child custody, the mother is more likely to come out on top. In fact, according to U.S Census data, in 2007 82.6 percent of custodial parents were mothers; […]
Read More»TN Dad Relocation Denied Since Job Didn’t Require Relocation
Tennessee law case summary on parental relocation in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. In re Spencer E – Tennessee Parental Relocation Denied In the case of Spencer E, the father filed a petition to relocate with the parties’ minor child. The trial court denied this request. The father appealed the decision. […]
Read More»Grandmother Denied Second Chance at Visitation w/ Grandchild
- At September 14, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Grandparent Rights
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Tennessee law case summary on Tennessee grandparent visitation rights in Tennessee divorce and family law from the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Jeanette Rae Jackson v Bradley Kent Smith – Tennessee Grandparent Visitation Rights In this case, the grandparent requests visitation. After the death of her daughter, the grandmother petitioned the lower court to request visitation rights with […]
Read More»Law Change Rewards the Parent Who Adheres to Parenting Plan in Tennessee Custody
- At September 13, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody
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Tennessee custody law change rewards the parent who adheres to parenting plan and facilitates the other’s parenting time. In the 2012 session, the Tennessee Legislature enacted an amendment to child custody factors. All judges who determine custody will tell you one of the most important factors they consider is which parent is more likely to […]
Read More»Tennessee Divorce Defenses Your Spouse Can Use
- At September 06, 2012
- By Miles Mason
- In Child Custody, Divorce
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A Memphis divorce attorney for men wants you to understand the different defenses your ex-wife may use against you, since “hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.” This is especially true marriage dissolution. Emotions run high and women take what they believe is rightfully theirs. A divorce is especially emotional if you hurt your […]
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